Method

Scrub beets; trim stems but leave roots intact. Wrap in foil or place in covered casserole; bake in 425°F (220°C) oven until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool; peel and cut into matchstick-size strips (julienne). Set aside in bowl. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.)

In small glass measure, whisk together olive and walnut oils, shallot, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 2 days.) Add about 3 tbsp (50 mL) to the beets; stir gently to coat.

Arrange greens on plates. Halve and core pears; cut each half into 8 wedges. Lay bison on cutting board. Spoon one-eighth of the beet mixture onto 1 side of bison; roll up like cone. Arrange on greens. To each plate, add 4 pear wedges; drizzle with remaining dressing.

Chewy Quinoa Bars

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These nut-free treats are chewy and packed with flavour, thanks to the tasty fruit and toasted quinoa, which also add fibre and protein to stave off hunger. Pack one in her knapsack for snack emergencies!

Method

In large bowl, whisk together 5 cups of the flour, the salt and yeast. Stir in warm water until well combined; cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in warm draft-free place until doubled in size, about 12 hours. (Make-ahead: Let rise for up to 18 hours.)

Sprinkle work surface with 1/3 cup of the remaining flour. Scrape dough onto work surface; sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the remaining flour. Cover with tea towel. Let stand for 15 minutes.

The Ultimate Beef Stew

This classic warm-you-up stew becomes even more comforting when made with well-marbled pot roast rather than the usual stewing beef. The fat melts slowly as it cooks, tenderizing the beef into juicy melt-in-your-mouth morsels. A slow finish in the oven gives the stew its rich, hearty texture.

Method

In large bowl, whisk together flour, salt and pepper; toss with beef to coat.

In large Dutch oven, heat 2 tbsp of the butter and the oil over medium heat; working in small batches, cook beef, stirring, until browned, about 20 minutes total. Using slotted spoon, remove to bowl; set aside.

Cover and braise in 350 F (180 C) oven for 45 minutes. Stir in cocktail onions; cover and braise for 15 minutes. Uncover and cook until vegetables are tender and beef offers no resistance when pierced with tip of knife, 30 to 40 minutes. Stir in peas; cook for 5 minutes.

Skim any fat from surface of stew; remove thyme, parsley and bay leaves. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Change it up - The Ultimate Beef and Mushroom Stew: In large Dutch oven, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat; cook 1 pkg (227 g) button or cremini mushrooms, trimmed, stirring occasionally, until tender, golden and no liquid remains, about 7 minutes. Using slotted spoon, remove to bowl; set aside. Continue with recipe as directed, returning mushrooms to Dutch oven along with beef.